Please note: AEGN events are for grantmakers not grantseekers unless the event specifically states otherwise.
If you have a PAF this article provides you with guidance on how you can consider using your PAF funds to cover AEGN event fees including field trips. https://aegn.org.au/2016/07/your-guide-to-expenses-and-pafs/
Westernport Bay Briefing |
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Following the interest of several AEGN members, we invite you to a briefing with CEO of Environment Victoria, Mark Wakeham and Safe Climate Campaigner, Cat Nadel to discuss current development plans for Westernport Bay including:
We will hear about these plans, how the community is responding to the environmental issues that these projects might bring to the Westernport region and opportunities for individuals and funders to get involved. |
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| Date | Thursday 21 June 2018 |
| Time | 9.30 – 10.30am |
| Location | 12 Kingston Street, Richmond |
| RSVP | Heidi Taylor on heidi@aegn.org.au |
Nature Funder Webinar Series |
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We know that more than 50% of AEGN members fund or are interested in funding nature conservation – how to protect our unique plants and animals and special landscapes. We also know that this area of funding in philanthropy is becoming increasingly urgent. So, in 2018, the AEGN will hold a Nature Webinar Series at lunchtimes on the 1st Wednesday of every second month, starting with 7th of March 2018. These webinars will be designed for you to enjoy your lunch at your desk or home while listening to a series of experts and donors talking about nature conservation issues and funding. There will also be opportunities for you to ask questions or share your funding stories. |
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Wednesday 12 September 2018 Wednesday 7 November 2018 |
| Time | 12 – 1.30pm |
| Location | Via Zoom |
| RSVP | Heidi Taylor on heidi@aegn.org.au |
Central Australia Field Trip |
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| Starting in Alice Springs and concluding at Uluru, this trip will explore biodiversity, Indigenous land management, renewable energy and the issues of climate change and sustainable living in the awe-inspiring landscape of outback Australia. Meet and learn from Indigenous rangers, scientists, community leaders and practitioners on this six day field trip. Cost $4,900 excluding flights to Alice Springs and ex Yulara. | |
| Date | Sun 19 to Fri 24 August 2018 |
| Location | Central Australia |
| Itinerary & Information | Itinerary & Information |
| Enquiries | Ione McLean ione@aegn.org.au |
AEGN 10 Year Anniversary and AGMMark your diary! |
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The AEGN has turned ten. To mark this momentous occasion we would love you to join us to celebrate with an evening of revelry, reflections on fun times and anticipation of more fun, funding and a healthy, viable environmental ahead. The night will bring together the vast network of people that has made the AEGN what it is today – founding members, past members and staff, the board, key experts, philanthropic sector partners and of course the heart of the network – our members. Our celebration will follow the 2017/18 AGM . |
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| Date | Wednesday 24 October 2018 |
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AGM 5-6pm 10 year anniversary 6 – 8.30pm |
| Location | Melbourne – Venue TBC |
| RSVP | Ione McLean on ione@aegn.org.au |
| US Environmental Grantmakers Association Annual Fall Retreat |
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The AEGN regularly hosts a group of members to attend the US EGA annual conference or “retreat”. The conference runs for three days and offers a series of brilliant speakers, super strategists and focused conversation on environmental grantmaking. If you want to engage with some of the best minds in philanthropy to increase you effectiveness, join us 30 September to 3 October 2018 in beautiful North Carolina. |
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| Date | Sun 30 Sept to Wed 3 Oct 2018 |
| Location | Grove Park Inn, Asheville, North Carolina, US |
| Information | Read more about the US EGA retreat. |
| Enquiries | Let Amanda know if you are interested at amanda@aegn.org.au |
